Checking Files

Learn advanced techniques for analyzing individual files with Vow.

Single File Analysis

# Basic file check
vow check script.py

# With specific analyzers
vow check script.py --analyzers code,security

# Verbose output with explanations
vow check script.py --verbose

File Type Detection

Vow automatically detects file types and applies appropriate analyzers:

• Python files (.py) → Code + Security analyzers
• JavaScript files (.js, .ts) → Code + Security analyzers
• Markdown files (.md) → Text analyzer
• Configuration files (.yaml, .json) → Security analyzer

Advanced Options

See CLI Reference for complete options.

This page is under development. See Quick Start for current examples.